1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1953 Triumph Mayflower
To start off, 1963 Bristol 408 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph Mayflower. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph Mayflower would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (37 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 631 kg more than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph Mayflower. (79 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph Mayflower.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1953 Triumph Mayflower | |
Make | Bristol | Triumph |
Model | 408 | Mayflower |
Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 106 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |